Christmas in Tignes
Christmas week in Tignes includes a parade through the streets with Father Christmas, a torchlit descent and a fireworks display.

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Set next to the beautiful Tignes lake with lots of slope side accommodation available
Tignes Le Lac sits just next to the beautiful big Tignes lake. It's made up of an array of high rise apartment blocks and hotels with a few traditional chalets dotted around.
Tignes Le Lac is the main hub of the resort, perched at 2,100m between Val Claret and Lavachet, with easy lift access to Val d’Isère. It’s ideal for families, offering nursery slopes for the little ones while adults can explore the wider Espace Killy ski area. There’s plenty to keep you busy off the slopes too, with restaurants, bars, cafés, nightclubs and even a bowling alley. Accommodation ranges from self-catering apartments and hotels to catered chalets, all within easy reach of the slopes.
| Location | Km from Tignes le Lac | Best for |
| Le Lac | - | Families, central hub |
| Val Claret | 2 | Centre of everything going on |
| Le Lavachet | 1.4 | Local vibe, good for après |
| Les Boisses - Tignes 1800 | 4.4 | Small, quiet village |
| Les Brévières | 7.7 | Picturesque alpine village |
Christmas week in Tignes includes a parade through the streets with Father Christmas, a torchlit descent and a fireworks display.
What better way to celebrate the arrival of the new year than a fabulous fireworks display at midnight.
At 2,100m, competitors will follow a course traced on the lake that will test both endurance and team spirit.
A qualifier of the French Freeride Series as part of the Freeride World Tour, the biggest all mountain competition on the planet, right here in Tignes.
Over the week you can see pro and amateur riders compete in four competitions, and to end the week in style enjoy the Slopestyle World Cup.
For one week in March, Tignes hosts the most incredible European winter sports festival for the LGBTQI+ community. A week full of action and entertainment open to everyone.
Le Lac is the oldest of the Tignes villages, it was where Tignes was relocated after the original village was purposefully flooded for the dam. It is divided into two main areas, one on the Rue de la Poste and the other on Le Lac Rosset that remains one of the main hubs of the Tignes resort, along with Tignes Val Claret.
Tignespace and Le Lagon offer a multitude of different sports and swimming once you're in resort and on the way up to resort you can't fail to miss the impressive Tignes dam, which has featured on TV shows like "Les Revenants".
You can enjoy some lovely traditional Savoyard restaurants or choose from the more modern restaurants in Tignes Le Lac.
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
La Petite Cuisine is La Folie Douce's gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant. They serve a perfect mix of high-class local cuisine in a friendly, family atmosphere.
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
Perfect for a quick bite on the slopes, Le Butcher serves up gourmet-style burgers, sandwiches and sweet treats with speed and flavour. Enjoy your meal on the sunny terrace or take it away if you’re in a rush. Stick around after lunch and you might find yourself caught up in La Folie Douce legendary après-ski party.
For a pre-dinner apéritif you can head to a number of bars for a warming glass of wine.
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Tignes.
Le Brasero is a lively bar and restaurant ideally located in Le Lavachet, Tignes at the foot of the piste des Digues and next to bus stop number 4.
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
Loop bar is right at the bottom of the Trolles & Rosset pistes in Tignes Le Lac, in a perfect spot to drop in for an après drink, snack or a bit of darts, pool or live sport.
Situated in the main square of Val Claret, only two minutes from the Tufs chairlift, this restaurant serves an international menu and offers live music for après-ski.
Live sports on the TV, traditional pub grub with some international favourites and a large selection of drinks at this bar in Le Lac.
In winter with quick and easy access to the whole Espace Killy ski area and an abundance of ski-in, ski-out accommodation options you can be out the door and skiing in just a few short minutes. Le Lac is an extremely popular resort for this reason, but it also has plenty else to offer for those who do not fancy venturing out onto the slopes. The beautiful and picturesque lake freezes over in the winter and you can meander across it and enjoy the wonderful snowy mountain scenery (although check it is safe before setting off!), and there are lots of alternative winter activities to do.
In the summer the mountains turn from white to green and with plenty of sunshine, there is a whole host of summer activities that are perfect for groups, families and individuals. Tignes Le Lac has great access to the ski lifts and in the summer you can whizz up the mountain and enjoy a range of walking and hiking routes or the mountain biking trails that Tignes is famous for in the summertime. You can also hop on the free bus service and be at the Grande Motte in Tignes Val Claret for some summer skiing on the glacier in just a few short minutes.
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
Watersports complex in Tignes with swimming pool, gym and fitness suite, and a wellness centre.
At one end of the lake in Tignes is the Acroland water park, where you can try out: Blob jump, slide ramp and ski or BMX ramp.
This is great fun for kids and young adults (up to 80kg). Safely strapped into a harness you can jump high on the trampoline and even learn some tricks.
Snowmobiles are illegal on the pistes during the day but once the slopes are closed you can get out on your Skidoo and discover Tignes under the stars.
With this famous route you will literally cycle into Italy - coffee stop optional
Iconic col route that regularly features in the Tour de France
Starting from Tignes, or from the top of the Palafour chairlift, this walk involves a small climb up a rock and offers amazing panoramas of Tignes and the surrounding area
Taking just over an hour, this walk follows the path above the connecting river between Lac de Tignes and Lac du Chevril.
This gentle walk includes a spring, waterfalls, streams and a lake and is ideal for a gentle stroll or family picnic.
A lengthy walk offering great views of the Parc National de la Vanoise
Leaving the centre of Tignes le Lac you wander through the ski fields before reaching a small alpine lake below the towering peaks above Tignes
Keep your eyes peeled for the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
At one end of the lake in Tignes is the Acroland water park, where you can try out: Blob jump, slide ramp and ski or BMX ramp.
There is a good selection of chalets to choose from in Le Lac from tour operator to privately run.
Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.
Luxury chalet with spa and piste views, just a short walk from the lifts.
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
This chalet is part of a new build of stylish chalet-apartments. Located in a prime spot in Tignes Le Lac, the chalet is just 140m from the pistes and offers ski-to-door access for the more competent skiers.
A beautiful chalet set in a fantastic location with stunning mountain views, just 100 metres to the slopes and 300 metres to the resort centre.
There are literally hundreds of apartments to choose from in Tignes, sleeping groups both large and small.
Denali hotel residence, located in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to Tignes. The ideal location for those looking for the best of Tignes Le Lac!
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Denali hotel residence, located in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to Tignes. The ideal location for those looking for the best of Tignes Le Lac!
This lovely modern apartment is situated in a stylish new residence located just 50 metres from the lift and it is possible to ski back to the door in winter!
Welcome to the residence Le Borsat IV**! It is strongly inspired by mountain architecture and its studios and apartments are cozy cocoons where you can relax... A little too vague for you? Here is an overview of what your Tignes apartment has to offer.
The Inter-Résidences residence enjoys a setting among the Tignes glaciers and in the middle of the Val d'Isère Tignes ski area. It is less than 200 m away from Tignes Val Claret's lively town centre and 250 m away from the ski lifts.
There is a lot of choice in the centre of Tignes for hotels, more so than any of the smaller surrounding villages.
This newly built residence is situated in a great location, just 50 metres from the lift. It is possible to ski back to the door in winter and it is also just a short walk from all local amenities within the resort.
This residence is ideally located near the ski lifts, shops and restaurants in Tignes Le Lac resort.
This residence is situated in a great location just 200 metres from the lifts and the funicular that leads up to the Glacier. It is also conveniently located above a ski shop and just a short walk from all Val Clarets bars and restaurants.
This residence is ideally located just 200 metres from the ski lifts and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in resort.
Located in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this hotel faces the Grande Motte glacier and the lake, making it ideal for both summer and winter holidays.
All the apartments in the Residence Maeva Inter-Residences have been refurbished, which is less than 200 m from the lively centre of Tignes-Val Claret. This residence with a private swimming pool consists of a single building.
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
This professional airport transfer company operates year-round across the French Alps in the Savoie region. English-owned and French-registered, it’s based in Peisey-Nancroix near Les Arcs.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Tignes, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to the Tignes Valley and Bourg St Maurice. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
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